Dan Spoon Figure - Ceremonial Ladle (Wakemia) Dan People of Liberia

West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire or Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large, dark, wooden ceremonial ladle (wakemia or wunkirmian, "spoon associated with feasts"), with a handle in the shape

West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A large, dark, wooden ceremonial ladle (wakemia or wunkirmian, "spoon associated with feasts"), with a handle in t

A rare and spectacular old ceremonial ladle, known as wunkirmian or wakemia (which translates as "spoon associated with feasts") From The Dan peoples, Gio/Geh ethnic group in the Northeast of Liberia

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund Ceremonial Spoon or Ladle large carved wood with dark brown encrusted patina of the full head of a goat with curved horns as its hand

West Africa, Ivory Coast or Liberia, Dan, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A skillfully hand-carved wooden feast spoon or ceremonial ladle (called a wakemia or wunkirmian meaning "spoon associa

A large wakemia or wunkirmian ceremonial ladle of the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa. A hand-carved anthropomorphic female form incised with linear designs and painted with pigments. Affixed

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A long carved wooden ladle or spoon with stylized ancestor face on the handle, ringed neck suggesting prestige and wealth and a well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. Acco

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A lovely carved wooden ceremonial ladle known as wunkirmian or wakemia which translates as spoon associated with feasts. Such large spoons are badges of prestige acknowledging an individual woman for

African Dan Ceremonial Dance Ladle, Ivory Coast. Such ceremonial ladles are known as wunkirmian or wakemia, which translates as "spoon associated with feasts." Size: 26'' x 4.5'' x 5'' (66 x 11 x 13 c

Ca. 19th-20thC. Ovoid ladle atop torso, no arms, well-developed legs. Very good, with fine original patina, wood losses to feet. Ex-Nooter coll.

Favorite female spouse figure Dan peoples Liberia, West Africa Early 20th century Hardwood with darkened, varied, shiny, aged patina 15.25"H x 5.50"W In very fine condition with a small, old, minor lo

Group (7) large African granary spoons, Dan Peoples, Liberia, mostly figural, 16"l (smallest), 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professo

Property of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of DAN MANO PEOPLE LIBERIA Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood mask with rich shiny dark brown

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of DAN MANO PEOPLE LIBERIA Ceremonial Stool Altar Carved wood with varied brown patina of a "st

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund DAN MANO PEOPLE LIBERIA Ceremonial Stool Altarcarved wood with varied brown patina of a "stool" with two block legs with female head

A group of three West African Style Objects. Includes Liberia Dan style spoon, West African figure, and a Nigeria Yoruba style head on a basket. Wood, pigment, natural fibers, cowrie shells, and metal

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF Ceremonial Bird Mask medium size with dark rich brown patina in the form of a bird's head, s

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF Ceremonial Dance Mask- smaller with dark brown patina, elliptical face form with slit eyes c

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserveSTYLE OF DAN MANO LIBERIA Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood with brown patina oval shaped face mask wi

Property of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of DAN MANO PEOPLE LIBERIA Poro Society Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood, with dark brown pa

Property of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation Fund DAN MANO PEOPLE LIBERIA Poro Society Ceremonial Dance Mask Carved wood, with dark brown patina of carved wood with rounded face, ro